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Crime
Transportation
William Henry was transported on the Morley, departing 31st Oct 1816 and arriving 10th Apr 1817 with 179 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 312 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Old Bailey online 1020. WILLIAM HENRY was indicted for stealing, on the 15th of August , a shawl, value 2s. 6d. a counterpane, value 4s. 6d. a hat, value 7s. and a frock, value 1s. the property of James Stevens . CHARLOTTE STEVENS . I lost these things between five and six weeks ago. I quitted my house for about a quarter of an hour on the day in the indictment, and on my return, my son told me a man had been in and had opened the drawer, I missed See originalClick to see original the property in the indictment. I accused the prisoner in consequence of information which I received. DINAH MOSES . I keep a slop shop. about half past nine in the evening of the day in the indictment, the prisoner came into my shop, and offered me the property in question for sale; I suspected he had not come honestly by it, and I sent for an officer. GUILTY , aged 21. Transported for Seven Years . First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Recorder.